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New York University

Assistant Director for Development and Campaigns

🇺🇸 New York, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $85K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ February 10th, 2026

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New York University is hiring an Assistant Director for Development and Campaigns. The role involves managing the Dean's prospect portfolio, coordinating with research teams and senior administrators to refine donor pipelines, and supporting events focused on alumni and trustee engagement to advance fundraising goals.

Highlights
  • Manage the Dean’s prospect portfolio and prepare briefings.
  • Oversee campaign priorities and focus on top-priority donors.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of donor pipelines in collaboration with research and senior teams.
  • Support events emphasizing alumni and trustee engagement, stewardship, and fundraising activities.
  • Required skills include organizational, writing, event management, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Must have 3+ years of relevant experience including donor interaction and scheduling.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Annual base salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000, excluding bonuses or incentives.
  • Position is within NYU Law’s Development and Alumni Relations department.
  • Role demands sensitivity and calm handling of highly charged situations and individuals.

Assistant Director for Development and Campaigns Full Description

Position Summary: 
This role is intended to help support all campaign and development-related priorities. Duties will include: driving the Dean’s prospect portfolio by preparing his briefings and managing any upcoming campaigns; sharpening the focus on our gift table and top-priority donors; continuing to refine the pipeline through a complete quarterly review of the Dean’s prospects, working in connection with the research team and senior administrators; and working closely with our directors/team on events with a special focus on alumni and trustee engagement, stewardship, and ad hoc projects that advance the mission of our fundraising activities. 

Qualifications: 
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant professional level experience, including experience in scheduling and interacting with important donors, and writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated organizational, writing, and event management skills. Proven ability to problem solve, adapt quickly, and deal with highly charged situations and individuals sensitively and calmly. Excellent problem-solving skills. 

Additional Information: 
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $85,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
 
NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission. 

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.